HARD ROCK HOTEL information

[Nicole786]

Can anyone confirm that the Kitchen is open at 6am now? Online it still says the hours are 7am

 

[soonertxmickey]

First time visitor to Universal here and getting a late reservation on Property. I am looking for best deal on property. I see that AAA gets better rates so I could probably sign up in time and get the discount. There are still vacancies at HRH. Before I start committing anyone have an idea what rates would be on HRH withe AAA discount? Thanks in advance .

 

[bubba's mom]

First time visitor to Universal here and getting a late reservation on Property. I am looking for best deal on property. I see that AAA gets better rates so I could probably sign up in time and get the discount. There are still vacancies at HRH. Before I start committing anyone have an idea what rates would be on HRH withe AAA discount? Thanks in advance .

Did you check the Date/Rate thread for 2010? Depends when you're going.

I would make the res now and worry about the rate after the res is made. Rooms are selling out and making the reservation would at least guarantee you the room. While on the phone, you can ask them the AAA rate...since you'd have to either call to get it or book it thru AAA site.

 

[nmartin]

Just wanted to know if anyone has paid for their room with traveler checks? I called HRH and the person I spoke to seemed unsure?

 

[JellyBeans]

First time visitor to Universal here and getting a late reservation on Property. I am looking for best deal on property. I see that AAA gets better rates so I could probably sign up in time and get the discount. There are still vacancies at HRH. Before I start committing anyone have an idea what rates would be on HRH withe AAA discount? Thanks in advance .

Hi. We just booked our trip and got AAA rate of $199+tax for Garden View room from 8/22 to 8/25. It was about 20% off the rack rate. I think you should call and book soon. I had a hard time getting the 2 queen garden view room for certain dates.

 

[gottolovedisney]

Does anyone know the prices for the breakfast buffet? adult and children's prices and what age is a child??

 

[TwingleMum]

I'm interested too. Can anyone tell us what is on the buffet????

 

[msminniemouse]

Can anyone confirm that the Kitchen is open at 6am now? Online it still says the hours are 7am

I am interested to know this too.

 

[reelmom]

subbing

 

[TwingleMum]

I looked online and I *think* that the breakfast buffet is $17 for adults $9 for kids.

 

[kevin harrison]

I'm interested too. Can anyone tell us what is on the buffet????

The usual things you can think of, nothing different. To be honest, you can get a breakfast for far less off site.

 

[Clemson Bama Fan]

In addition to the usual breakfast buffet items, you can ask the chef to prepare an omelet or even eggs benedict. They are excellent. We start our day in the Kitchen...

 

[ThumperThistle]

Just wanted to know if anyone has paid for their room with traveler checks? I called HRH and the person I spoke to seemed unsure?

We did last month.

 

[nmartin]

We did last month.

Thank you very much! Good to hear.

 

[Lindsay0385]

Hello! I have a few questions for those of you that have stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel. Thank you in advance!

We will be staying at the HRH for the duration of our Universal trip in mid-September. There are a total of eight of us going, all adults, so we will be staying in two rooms. Right now, I believe we have two standard garden view rooms.

Here are my questions:

1) Has anyone else booked two rooms together? Will our rooms be right next to each other (or at least on the same floor)?

2) Each of us is paying a total of $400 for the room. Will we be able to each pay our amount upon check in (so we don't have to carry all the cash around)? Or should we pay by some other method? My uncle used his credit card to pay for our room deposit and I rather not have my debit card on their record.

3) From reading this thread, I found out about shortcuts for walking from the HRH to US/IOA. I have also read that they might be closed. Can anyone give me directions on the quickest way to walk to the parks (or should we just take the water taxis)?

4) I have an Hard Rock All Access Card. Do you think that we will realistically be able upgrade our rooms (probably not, lol)?

5) Now the exact opposite, would asking for obstructed view rooms dramatically reduce the price of our stay?

6) Since we are staying on-site, do we have to pay the cover charges for late night CityWalk clubs and events?

7) I know that the parks close earlier in September, but will the pools stay open for the normal time (11pm)? Is it also true that we can use the pools of the other two on-site hotels?

8) From looking at Google maps of the hotel, it seems as if the closest off-site restaurants/shopping are Golden Corral, Walgreens, and Burger King at the corner of S Kirkman Rd and Vineland Rd. Is this within a reasonable walking distance (Google says only 15 minutes walking from the hotel, but is that true)? Are there other locations to eat or get cheap breakfast supplies off-site within walking distance?

I think that's it for now. I know that I will think of more closer to the trip. I like to be very prepared before going on any trip (you should have seen my itinerary and planning for our Las Vegas trip of 2008!).

Thank you for your help!

Lindsay

 

[csmommy]

Hi Lindsey, We are just back from HRH & I will try & asnwer as many as I can.

1. No I have not.

2. Sorry, don't know b/c we paid with points & gave a cc for room charges.

3. The pool is still locked in the morning. So you go out the main doors, turn left & go down the stair in to the parking lot, turn left again & ho until you see the Universal globe! We found this the shortest way there.

4. The hotel was full while we were there so we were not upgraded. But I would think it would be hard to be upgraded & have 2 rooms together.

5. Don't know, call them.

6. We had kids with us so didn't stay out late.

7. Yes, you can pool hop, not sure of hours.

8. We ate at City Walk. Food was very resonable & good.

Have fun!

Hello! I have a few questions for those of you that have stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel. Thank you in advance!

We will be staying at the HRH for the duration of our Universal trip in mid-September. There are a total of eight of us going, all adults, so we will be staying in two rooms. Right now, I believe we have two standard garden view rooms.

Here are my questions:

1) Has anyone else booked two rooms together? Will our rooms be right next to each other (or at least on the same floor)?

2) Each of us is paying a total of $400 for the room. Will we be able to each pay our amount upon check in (so we don't have to carry all the cash around)? Or should we pay by some other method? My uncle used his credit card to pay for our room deposit and I rather not have my debit card on their record.

3) From reading this thread, I found out about shortcuts for walking from the HRH to US/IOA. I have also read that they might be closed. Can anyone give me directions on the quickest way to walk to the parks (or should we just take the water taxis)?

4) I have an Hard Rock All Access Card. Do you think that we will realistically be able upgrade our rooms (probably not, lol)?

5) Now the exact opposite, would asking for obstructed view rooms dramatically reduce the price of our stay?

6) Since we are staying on-site, do we have to pay the cover charges for late night CityWalk clubs and events?

7) I know that the parks close earlier in September, but will the pools stay open for the normal time (11pm)? Is it also true that we can use the pools of the other two on-site hotels?

8) From looking at Google maps of the hotel, it seems as if the closest off-site restaurants/shopping are Golden Corral, Walgreens, and Burger King at the corner of S Kirkman Rd and Vineland Rd. Is this within a reasonable walking distance (Google says only 15 minutes walking from the hotel, but is that true)? Are there other locations to eat or get cheap breakfast supplies off-site within walking distance?

I think that's it for now. I know that I will think of more closer to the trip. I like to be very prepared before going on any trip (you should have seen my itinerary and planning for our Las Vegas trip of 2008!).

Thank you for your help!

Lindsay

 

[bubba's mom]

Here are my questions:

1) Has anyone else booked two rooms together? Will our rooms be right next to each other (or at least on the same floor)?

2) Each of us is paying a total of $400 for the room. Will we be able to each pay our amount upon check in (so we don't have to carry all the cash around)? Or should we pay by some other method? My uncle used his credit card to pay for our room deposit and I rather not have my debit card on their record.

3) From reading this thread, I found out about shortcuts for walking from the HRH to US/IOA. I have also read that they might be closed. Can anyone give me directions on the quickest way to walk to the parks (or should we just take the water taxis)?

4) I have an Hard Rock All Access Card. Do you think that we will realistically be able upgrade our rooms (probably not, lol)?

5) Now the exact opposite, would asking for obstructed view rooms dramatically reduce the price of our stay?

6) Since we are staying on-site, do we have to pay the cover charges for late night CityWalk clubs and events?

7) I know that the parks close earlier in September, but will the pools stay open for the normal time (11pm)? Is it also true that we can use the pools of the other two on-site hotels?

8) From looking at Google maps of the hotel, it seems as if the closest off-site restaurants/shopping are Golden Corral, Walgreens, and Burger King at the corner of S Kirkman Rd and Vineland Rd. Is this within a reasonable walking distance (Google says only 15 minutes walking from the hotel, but is that true)? Are there other locations to eat or get cheap breakfast supplies off-site within walking distance?

I think that's it for now. I know that I will think of more closer to the trip. I like to be very prepared before going on any trip (you should have seen my itinerary and planning for our Las Vegas trip of 2008!).

Thank you for your help!

Lindsay

1-you can request connecting rooms
2-?....i would ask them. idk if they can break up the charge or not...i would think so, but am not certain
3-we always left thru the pool...you need your roomkey to unlock the gate
4-don't have an AAC...can't help ya there...but you can always ask
5-obs view does save some $$...exactly how much, idk...but they are cheaper rate
6-idk about cover charges...we were either already in the restaurant or weren't there cuz of having kids w/ us
7-yes you can pool hop
8-there is a BK at CW (not sure if it serves breakfast or not) You can always go to the Boulangerie in the Studios for breakfast foods. We got a chocolate croissant, cheese danish (these are all HUGE sized too), chocolate muffin and another muffin for like $10...easily fed 4 of us. I do know across hwy behind PBH there is a TGIF attached to the Holiday Inn Express

 

[Lindsay0385]

Thank you both for your help! We'll have to try the Boulangerie restaurant, it sounds good!

 

[bubba's mom]

Thank you both for your help! We'll have to try the Boulangerie restaurant, it sounds good!

it's not a restaurant...it's cs...but they have some tables in there to sit at. The portion size is good for the $. I think until 10 or 11am you can even get a hot egg sandwich (on croissant?) or something along those lines? Know BIL was lookin to get something like that, but we were late morning...too close to lunch? I will have to remember to post pix...those are on my laptop downstairs....

There's also Croissant Moon in IOA for breakfast and a couple Cinnabons onsite. Think Pastamore serves some sort of breakfast.....(haven't eaten at tho).

 

[Tiggr88]

Does anyone know if you get free wireless at HRH with All Access membership?

I know I read that you get free wireless with Loews First at the other two hotels, but thought I also read that you got it at HRH with All Access, but now can;t find it. Maybe I imagined it.

If not, does anyone know what the charge is for internet?

Thanks!